BergamotvsAmarillo

Bergamot (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bergamot

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10.7%

Beta acid

6–8.9%

Total oil

-

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bergamot

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeDankTropicalFloral

Only in Bergamot

MangoCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperPepper

Only in Amarillo

SpicyCitrusLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruit

Property

PropertyBergamotAmarillo
Alpha acid8–10.7%7–11%
Beta acid6–8.9%5.5–8%
Co-humulone39–40%21–24%
Total oil-1–2.3 mL
Myrcene44–45%40–70%
Humulene14–15%19–24%
Caryophyllene9–10%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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